New Delhi, November 13, 2025 – KickSky Space Lab in partnership with SanchiConnect concluded its second cohort with four startups graduating. The Demo Day was held at Taj MG Road, Bengaluru. The event brought together investors, policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators from across India to witness the next generation of SpaceTech ventures emerging from the accelerator.
Startups from the cohort showcased investor-ready technologies, reflecting the deep innovation shaping India’s growing SpaceTech ecosystem. The graduating startups included:
- AnduraX – launching India’s first reusable spaceplane for cargo resupply and microgravity experimentation.
- Akashalabdhi – building sustainable space habitats using advanced structural and material engineering.
- Cligent Aerospace – developing India’s first hybrid-electric STOL aircraft for next-generation air mobility.
- KosmosOne – creating India’s first wireless energy network for on-demand satellite power transmission.
The Demo Day also featured a power-packed panel discussion with leading voices from the global innovation and investment ecosystem — including Vasan Churchill (TDK Ventures), Shubham Jhuria (Aeravti Ventures), Kalpana Sindhu (1Crowd), Suyash Singh (GalaxEye), and other marquee investors from JAFCO Asia and Riceberg Ventures. The panel shared insights on emerging opportunities and the global investment outlook for SpaceTech ventures.
“The startups we see today are not just building products, they’re laying the foundation for India’s next frontier in SpaceTech. Our mission is to connect innovators, investors, and enablers to turn ambitious ideas into real-world impact.” said Dr. Sunil Shekhawat, Co-Founder of SanchiConnect and Program Partner for KickSky Space Lab.
Adding to this, Dr. D.S. Govindarajan, Director of KickSky Space Lab, shared, “KickSky Space Lab began with a passion to support SpaceTech startups and remains committed to nurturing their journey from idea to impact. Demo Day for Cohort 2 showcases the remarkable progress of our founders and reinforces our mission to strengthen India’s presence in the space economy through the startup ecosystem. Each startup on this stage is a testament to ambition, ingenuity, and the limitless potential of young minds. KickSky Demo Day marks the beginning of their journey to bring these innovations to life.”
The event also served as a vibrant networking platform for global innovation programs, financial institutions, venture funds, and technology leaders — fostering collaborations that will further strengthen India’s position as a global hub for SpaceTech innovation.
About KickSky Space Lab
KickSky, established in 2023, is India’s first venture capital-backed accelerator dedicated exclusively to space technology startups. The program is designed to support early-stage ventures engaged in technological innovation within the space sector.
The program supports each of its cohort ventures through a customized, structured plan encompassing business & technical guidance, commercial strategy, and investment assistance.
About SanchiConnect
SanchiConnect is a DeepTech ecosystem enabler driving innovation across startups, incubators, investors, and corporates. Founded with the vision to strengthen India’s DeepTech landscape, SanchiConnect provides startups with access to mentorship, markets, and capital while powering accelerators like KickSky Space Lab through its community, platform, and network of DeepTech experts.
Applications are now open for Cohort 3 of KickSky Space Lab. Interested startups can reach out at launch@kicksky.space
